Cookie Policy

UZM. DT. BUSE KARATAY ŞİBAL

COOKIE POLICY

As Uzm. Dt. Buse KARATAY ŞİBAL (the “Data Controller”), we inform you about the types of cookies used on our website, the purposes for which cookies are used, and their management, in accordance with our obligations under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”).

This Cookie Policy provides information to website visitors about the cookies used to offer a better service and functional online environment. It explains the scope of processing of personal data obtained through cookies, the purposes for which cookies are used, and users’ rights regarding cookie usage.

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are small text files saved by the websites you visit through your browser on your computer, mobile phone, tablet, or other devices used to access the website.

Cookies facilitate the use of a website by storing certain website-related information and user preferences. They may also help obtain statistical information about website usage, evaluate website performance, remember user preferences, and improve the user experience.

Depending on the nature of the cookie used, statistical information such as the number of visitors to the website, the purposes and frequency of visits, the pages visited, and the time spent on the website may be obtained through cookies.

USE OF COOKIES

As Uzm. Dt. Buse KARATAY ŞİBAL, we use cookies to ensure that the website operates properly and securely, improve the user experience, and provide a more functional service.

Cookies are used to make the services provided to website visitors faster, safer, and more functional; to remember user preferences; and to evaluate website usage and performance.

When you first visit our website, you are presented with “Accept” and “Reject” options regarding the use of cookies. Except for strictly necessary cookies required for the operation of the website, cookies subject to your explicit consent become active when you select “Accept”. If you select “Reject”, cookies requiring explicit consent are not activated.

You may later change your cookie preferences through your browser settings, delete cookies saved on your device, or prevent the use of cookies. However, blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the proper operation of certain sections or functions of the website.

When using the services available on the website, certain information and data may be shared with us directly or indirectly. In this context, information such as your name, surname, email address, and telephone number may be processed when you use the contact form or contact us through the website. During your use of the website, data such as your IP address, device and browser information, browsing and interaction data, access date, and connection duration may also be processed depending on the technology used.

If cookies belonging to third-party service providers are used on the website, the processing of data obtained through these cookies may also be subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third-party service providers. Transfers of personal data to third parties shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of the KVKK, and transfers abroad shall be carried out in accordance with Article 9 of the KVKK.

For detailed information regarding the processing of your personal data, you may review our Clarification Text on the Processing of Personal Data.

WHICH COOKIES DO WE USE?

Session Cookies: Session cookies, also known as temporary cookies, are used to ensure that the website operates properly during your visit. They help maintain the security of the website and users and ensure continuity of service. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when the browser is closed; they are not stored permanently on your device.

Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies help remember certain information and preferences regarding your use of the website during subsequent visits. These cookies may not be automatically deleted when you close your browser or restart your device. They may remain on your device for the retention period specified for the cookie or until they are deleted through your browser settings.

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to operate properly and securely and to perform its basic functions. They may be used to ensure the security of the website and system, operate essential website functions, and provide services explicitly requested through the website. If strictly necessary cookies are not used, certain sections or functions of the website may not operate properly.

Analytics Cookies: Analytics cookies are used to obtain statistical information about how the website is used and to evaluate website performance. They may be used to assess how visitors use the website, measure visitor numbers and traffic, identify visited pages, improve the quality of content and services offered on the website, and enhance the user experience. If Google Analytics or similar analytics tools are used, information regarding website usage may be transferred to and processed by the relevant service provider.

Google Analytics: Google Analytics is a web analytics service that enables analysis of how users use the website. If Google Analytics is used on the website, Google may process information such as your device, browser, IP address, pages visited, duration of visit, and similar usage data relating to your access to and use of the website.

Advertising Cookies: Advertising cookies, also known as targeting cookies, are used to identify and provide content and advertisements relevant to users’ interests. These cookies may help recognise users, display interest-based advertisements, and measure the effectiveness of advertising activities. For these purposes, cookies belonging to third-party advertising service providers may be placed on the website or on other websites where advertisements are published.

Preference Cookies: Preference cookies are used to remember your choices and preferences regarding your use of the website. For example, the language selected by the user or similar website preferences may be stored through these cookies, allowing options to be presented according to the user’s preferences during subsequent visits.

CHANGING COOKIE SETTINGS

You may choose either “Accept” or “Reject” regarding the use of cookies on our website. Cookies subject to explicit consent are used when you select “Accept” and are not used when you select “Reject”.

You may also view or delete cookies, or prevent certain cookies from being saved on your device, by changing the settings of the internet browser you use.

If strictly necessary cookies are blocked through your browser settings, certain sections or functions of the website may not operate properly.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT

To submit your requests regarding the application of the KVKK and to exercise the rights listed under Article 11 of the KVKK concerning your personal data processed through cookies, you may submit a written application to Uzm. Dt. Buse KARATAY ŞİBAL. The application must include the necessary information to verify your identity and an explanation of the right you wish to exercise. You may deliver the application personally or submit it through other application methods предусмотрed by applicable legislation.

Your requests will be concluded free of charge as soon as possible and in any event within thirty days at the latest, depending on the nature of the request. If the process requires an additional cost, a fee may be charged in accordance with the tariff determined by the Personal Data Protection Board.

We hereby declare that we act as the “Data Controller” within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law.

Kind regards,

Uzm. Dt. Buse KARATAY ŞİBAL